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The Bicycats

Ceci n'est pas un requin.

About Me

The Bicycats are lead by singer/songwriter Zach The Shark Bernstein, a Long Islander by birth, but a Western New Yorker at heart. On stage, he is joined by his guitar, ukulele and maybe a piano as he sings about nepotism, socks, melting ferris wheels and sometimes, love. He tries to keep the audience happy and only uses curse words when he really needs to. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ The Bicycats debut album "I Love You For Your Mind" was released in September, shortly before embarking on a series of week-long tours. Touring has been consistent, and The Bicycats have since played shows in the following states (ordered chronologically): New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, California, Oregon and Washington. ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------- On the album, Zach plays guitar, ukulele, keyboards, bass, banjo, marimba, drums and sings. He is also joined by the following guest players: Jon Samson, Amos Rosenstein, Celine George, Sarah Charpentier, Sarah Rosenstein and Jon Dashkoff. ------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/15/2005
Band Website: sonicbids.com/TheBicycats
Band Members: Zach The Shark Bernstein - Most Things
Influences: Margo Guryan, Belle and Sebastian, Richard Rodgers, Of Montreal, The Beach Boys, Cole Porter, The Rutles, The Kinks, They Might Be Giants, Harry Nilsson, Donovan, Nina Simone, The Beatles, etc, etc,
Sounds Like: Charming pop with a guitar, keyboard and/or ukulele.
Record Label: 307 Knox
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Pregnant Once Again

"Pregnant Once Again" (coming soon-ish - Early May, Late June-ish)1. My Heart Belongs To Dixie2. You Never Kill Spiders For Me Anymore3. Paradise Is Yours4. Free Bird5. A Little6. The Way People Think...
Posted by The Bicycats on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:07:00 PST

Post-Tour Blues / Rochester Returns

Dear Bicyfans, I'm in the midst of the depression I get after being on the road. This particular trip was the best one yet. I owe a great deal of thanks to my touring mate Kelli Rae Powell and to ...
Posted by The Bicycats on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:46:00 PST

Rochester City Newspaper Review & Gooodbye R.I.

Frank De Blase has written up a favorable review in anticipation of my show at Daily Perks to kick off my tour with Kelli Rae Powell:http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/events/choice-c oncerts/ROCK%3...
Posted by The Bicycats on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:02:00 PST

Two Fine Album Reviews

Here's one:   http://apps.dailytarheel.com/blogs/dive/?p=718   And here's the other:   http://9poundchihuahua.com/index.php?option=com_content& task=category&sectionid=4&id...
Posted by The Bicycats on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:43:00 PST

I live in Rhode Island now

To Those Who Give A Care,      I have moved to Providence, Rhode Island.  So if you've been wandering the streets of Rochester, saying "Hey, where's Zach?", now you know.  &n...
Posted by The Bicycats on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:01:00 PST

Handsome Success

Looking back on my most recent tour with Amos Rosenstein and Benny Oyama as The Handsome Trio, I feel like we've stamped a mark of goodness on the glowing children we've passed by.A Personal Thank You...
Posted by The Bicycats on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:48:00 PST

What is The Handsome Trio, exactly?

Hello Bicycomrades! Over the next few months, you will be seeing shows listed in March under the name "The Handsome Trio". The Handsome Trio is just a fancy name for my hometown buddies, Amos Rose...
Posted by The Bicycats on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:50:00 PST

How To Purchase The Bicycats CD

Okay, so some of you have been asking how you can get a copy of the new CD "I Love You For Your Mind".At shows or in person, I sell each CD for $5. If you cannot attend a show because you live in Nev...
Posted by The Bicycats on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:02:00 PST

In A Moldy Basement, I Get To Work

"I Love You For Your Mind"(tentative track order)1. Melody2. Every Time We Say Goodbye (Not A Cole Porter Song)3. The Diamond Song4. Very Subtle Moustache5. The Ferris Wheel Was Melting6. Salad Van7. ...
Posted by The Bicycats on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 11:29:00 PST

About The New Song

I've been staying with my friend Alice for a couple of days, and we thought that we ought to record a song that we can sing together. We didn't have any real equipment to do that, but we did have a D...
Posted by The Bicycats on Fri, 09 Jun 2006 06:52:00 PST